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indent

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: indent

1
 vn
set in from the margin
the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
2
 v
cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication
3
 v
make a depression into
4
 v
bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant
5
 n
an order for goods to be exported or imported
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: indent
1

v set in from the margin

“Indent the paragraphs of a letter”
Type of:
arrange, format
set (printed matter) into a specific format

n the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line

Synonyms:
indentation, indention, indenture
Type of:
blank space, place, space
a blank area
2

v cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication

“indent the documents”
Type of:
cut
separate with or as if with an instrument

v notch the edge of or make jagged

Types:
recess
make a recess in
Type of:
notch
cut or make a notch into
3

v make a depression into

Synonyms:
dent
Type of:
bend, deform, flex, turn, twist
cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
4

v bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant

Synonyms:
indenture
Type of:
bind, hold, obligate, oblige
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
5

n an order for goods to be exported or imported

Type of:
order, purchase order
a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities
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